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| CNIT 42200 - Cyber Criminology |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines both the traditional and contemporary forms of cybercrime, including hacking, insider threat, Internet child pornography, cyberbullying, hacktivism, and cyberterrorism. Students will learn how computers can be either the target (e.g., hacking) or the tool (e.g., child pornography) for committing cybercrimes. In addition, this course will apply a variety of sociological, psychological, and criminological theories to help explain, "Why do some people engage in cybercrimes when others do not?" Theories discussed include: social learning theory, space transition theory, routine activity theory, social cognitive theory, techniques of neutralization, and personality characteristics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture Offered By: Polytechnic Institute Department: Computer Information Tech Course Attributes: Upper Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette SW Anderson SW Columbus SW Indianapolis Intl Airport SW Kokomo SW Subaru Manufacturing Campus SW New Albany SW Richmond SW South Bend Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain how computers can be the "target." 2. Explain how computers can be the "tool." 3. Apply theoretical concepts to different cybercrimes. 4. Critically analyze empirical literature that tests theories of cybercrime. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Comp Info Tech-BS Comp Info Tech-BS Prerequisites: Undergraduate level CNIT 32200 Minimum Grade of C- |
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